They said I couldn't do it, so I tried – Paver Driveway Build DIY

I Try to Build a Paver Driveway in 7 Days DIY - What started as a challenge to build a new paver driveway and walkway in just 7 days turned into a 19-day adventure filled with hard work, unexpected hurdles, and a lot of family teamwork! Check out https://www.minipelle.ca/r/KR5

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In this full-length video, I take you through every step of the process-from removing layers of asphalt and excavating dirt to laying down tons of gravel, stone dust, and finally, those beautiful Permacon Paleo pavers. Along the way, we encountered rainy days, truck troubles, and moments where we almost made costly mistakes. But with determination (and help from my amazing family and friends), we managed to transform the driveway and walkway into something I'm really proud of.

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Products I used:
Woven Geotextile Fabric (Not the thin weed barrier)
5 inches of "3/4 clear stone"
7-8 inches of "0 - 3/4 gravel" (or in some places they call this 3/4 minus gravel)
1" of stone dust


0:00 Paver Driveway Project Introduction
1:13 DAY 1 - Planning & Walkway and Driveway Excavation
6:40 DAY 2 - DIY Excavation with Mini-Excavator
13:59 DAY 3 - 3/4 Clear Stone Base
23:09 DAY 4 - 0-3/4" Gravel Base Driveway for Pavers
32:15 DAY 5 - Screeding & Compacting Gravel
40:20 DAY 6 - Levelling Gravel Without a Laser Level
44:46 DAY 7 - Sidewalk - Levelling Gravel for Pavers
50:22 DAY 8 - Working on the Sidewalk in the Rain & Truck Gets Stuck
55:44 DAY 9 - Screeding Stone Dust & Laying Pavers on Driveway
1:04:02 DAY 10 - Screeding & Laying Pavers on Driveway as a Family
1:08:02 DAY 11 - Installing Pavers on the Double Driveway
1:13:29 DAY 12 - Installing Pavers on Walkway/Sidewalk DIY
1:18:31 DAY 13 - Completing Pavers on Walkway/Sidewalk
1:19:50 DAY 14 - Marking Lines on Pavers Curved & Straight
1:26:04 DAY 15 - Cutting Pavers Straight with STIHL Cut-Off Saw
1:28:59 DAY 16 - Cutting Paver Curved Corners - Outside Corners
1:30:35 DAY 17 - Cutting Round Curves on Pavers - Inside Corners
1:36:16 DAY 18 - Installing Paver Borders & Edges All Around Driveway
1:41:14 DAY 19 - Installing Edge Restraint & Installing Polymeric Sand
1:49:01 Driveway Reveal & Cost Breakdown + Man-Hours


Before attempting this, I must say I did do a lot of research, and I've been watching Youtubers like: @Dirtmonkey for a few years, and other hardscapers and concrete workers. So if you are going to do this, do your research, maybe talk to local contractors or experts in the field. But remember, don't trust them when they say "you can't do that alone" or "you should leave that to the professionals". Remember that Youtube is free education taught by random people around the world.

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I Tried to Build a Paver Driveway in 7 Days… It Took 19! (DIY Paver Driveway & Walkway Build)